tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912Fri, 14 Nov 2014 03:03:20 +0000photographed by brock streetphotographed by ricardo labougleelle decorationfebuary 2010photo by douglas friedmanJenifer JordanM. J. Van DeventerModern country: reinterpreting a classic style By Nancy E. Ingramelle decorimage found on flickerphotographed by roland belloaustralian vogue livingcourtesy of the selby blogdog friendsesthermokkafeb 2010flowersfound on aubrey road blogfragranceherbimages courtesy of Design Hotelsmontauk cottagepaintingphoto found on dedon blogasine (EN)photo found on flicker decor8photo found on marie claire maisonphoto from emmasdesignblogphoto of sean macpherson's homephoto's from plain english web pagephotographed by andreas gurskyphotographed by james merrellphotographed by mephotographed by patti m.photographed by rolland bellophotographer unknown.photos found on skona hemrowan-williamssan franciscosouthern accentsthomas paul designviewweddingBrock Streethttp://brockstreet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (brock street)Blogger427125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-7205902693028986036Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:13:00 +00002013-08-20T08:13:04.125-07:00now you see it...now you don't<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyvxVP3ScuQ/UhOGzXRTcDI/AAAAAAAAB5M/ptK55WXa3lM/s1600/photo(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZyvxVP3ScuQ/UhOGzXRTcDI/AAAAAAAAB5M/ptK55WXa3lM/s400/photo(5).JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xhdtny7kAOc/UhOG5mRsD4I/AAAAAAAAB5U/fE7mcbq3Hw4/s1600/photo(6).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xhdtny7kAOc/UhOG5mRsD4I/AAAAAAAAB5U/fE7mcbq3Hw4/s400/photo(6).JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />after living in this great litttle flat in SF for 8 years and wanting to make a few changes and not spend $$ (since we rent), i decided it was high time to invest a wee little bit.<br /><br />this little porch off the kitchen houses storage, a door that takes us to the roof top or downstairs to the garden and is also home to the refrigerator.&nbsp; i have wanted to hide that refrigerator for a loooooong time and just decided this was my next project.<br /><br />with my budget in check, i asked my friend Kat from <a href="http://www.stylekouncil.com/">StyleKouncil</a> to be on the look out for some swinging doors when she is out and about foraging.&nbsp; she quickly scored these swinging doors...and for under $50.&nbsp; done and done.&nbsp;<br /><br />the rest is history and the dream never died...now i am just waiting for May West to appear.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2013/08/now-you-see-itnow-you-dont.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-4210482588192951059Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:15:00 +00002013-08-16T17:15:35.278-07:00not all that bad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mJbn4SG6pjc/Ug7Afo5aYZI/AAAAAAAAB4U/bZWOuLLg-n0/s1600/photo(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mJbn4SG6pjc/Ug7Afo5aYZI/AAAAAAAAB4U/bZWOuLLg-n0/s320/photo(3).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />so, hillside is still plugging right along, but still far from being complete.&nbsp; this is the "front of the house..where the outdoor living spaces are slowly coming together" we are finding ways to enjoy what we have and not miss a moment just because there is still so much to do.&nbsp; living in the moment.<br /><br />construction site living at its best (instagram image)<br /><br />happy friday friends. <br /><br /><br />http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2013/08/not-all-that-bad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-4808946250487385656Mon, 05 Aug 2013 04:06:00 +00002013-08-04T21:06:26.859-07:00squish, squish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E-HdGve14mA/Uf8f5y_qWNI/AAAAAAAAB4E/-B182J-DKYs/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E-HdGve14mA/Uf8f5y_qWNI/AAAAAAAAB4E/-B182J-DKYs/s400/photo.JPG" width="300" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />back home after an uneventful weekend..and i came home to this.&nbsp; it is funny...no one ever sits in the living room expect the MO and me and i feel like everyone is missing out, but at the same time i feel like it is one of my best kept secrets i have.<br /><br />jump in this sofa and you may never come out. http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2013/08/squish-squish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-3985107019163078250Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:15:00 +00002013-03-26T22:15:54.804-07:00wood...aloe...& a man's best friend (insta-style)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ySMoI0dsLW0/UVJ_4OkVk5I/AAAAAAAAB3Y/FgMLRwglC7E/s1600/IMG_6464.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ySMoI0dsLW0/UVJ_4OkVk5I/AAAAAAAAB3Y/FgMLRwglC7E/s320/IMG_6464.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WRXfb0HK3R4/UVJ_7y68HLI/AAAAAAAAB3g/wnY4xiZPnFw/s1600/IMG_6425.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WRXfb0HK3R4/UVJ_7y68HLI/AAAAAAAAB3g/wnY4xiZPnFw/s320/IMG_6425.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ol8D3t1wnhI/UVJ__Wa1X2I/AAAAAAAAB3o/tslkv83iJ6I/s1600/IMG_6589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ol8D3t1wnhI/UVJ__Wa1X2I/AAAAAAAAB3o/tslkv83iJ6I/s320/IMG_6589.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />so...in all honestly it seems like the little bit of energy i found to blog in the last few years has quickly diverted to the instant gratification of instagram.&nbsp; it is as easy as taking a photo, filtering it to enhance and publishing it for the world to see...or in my case 40 followers.<br /><br />in an effort to catch up on my blogging...i am going to share some instagram moments at hillside as often as i can...it will hopefully keep me posting and the creative juices flowing.<br /><br />this post consists of:<br />a photo of wood..from a fallen tree..one that came down on a windy night when i was at hillside alone.&nbsp; i heard the cracking of the branches and i grabbed bmo and ran to the front door.&nbsp; thinking for sure this was it...thank goodness the tree was a good 50 yards away, but sure did sound like the tree right above the property.<br />an old terracotta pot that has been painted several times..and the paint has chipped right off.&nbsp; found at junk store in san diego several years ago. $1<br />and....man's best buddy..the Mo. <br /><br />if you want to follow my semi-boring life on instagram you can find me at mrvelvick. <br /><br /><br /><br />http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2013/03/woodaloe-mans-best-friend-insta-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-5378998108112213565Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:51:00 +00002013-03-25T21:51:36.179-07:00shocker.....i'm back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0OXuygyiorw/UVEpAuO0YAI/AAAAAAAAB28/Pj4uRPpeq1Q/s1600/IMG_2166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0OXuygyiorw/UVEpAuO0YAI/AAAAAAAAB28/Pj4uRPpeq1Q/s400/IMG_2166.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VEUGjkh2xzI/UVEpEFVeRVI/AAAAAAAAB3E/TLcr0E0o6KE/s1600/IMG_6754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VEUGjkh2xzI/UVEpEFVeRVI/AAAAAAAAB3E/TLcr0E0o6KE/s400/IMG_6754.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />hi there long lost blogging friends!!&nbsp; i know i know i know.....i honestly have not looked at brock street or any blogs since right before the holidays, i guess i needed a bit of a break.<br /><br />hope this finds u all well.<br /><br />i wanted to give u a little exterior progress report.&nbsp; the chain link gate is gone....yahoo!!&nbsp; we extended the stone wall too...and added some stones and of course more gravel.&nbsp; the saying remains the same "slow &amp; steady...more slow than steady".&nbsp; progress is still progress....right?<br /><br />http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2013/03/shockerim-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-2498304705252934813Sun, 23 Dec 2012 04:22:00 +00002012-12-22T20:22:35.884-08:00from our home to yours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yqmKsbsYSFY/UNaGYccnR9I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/tuhVAA4a_7A/s1600/IMG_5517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yqmKsbsYSFY/UNaGYccnR9I/AAAAAAAAB2Y/tuhVAA4a_7A/s400/IMG_5517.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_1QNwna1ufY/UNaGffMbfoI/AAAAAAAAB2g/Fp2omNn0c3I/s1600/IMG_5516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_1QNwna1ufY/UNaGffMbfoI/AAAAAAAAB2g/Fp2omNn0c3I/s400/IMG_5516.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A33P3vz5w-w/UNaGoIOqKCI/AAAAAAAAB2o/3EQnsda1lXk/s1600/IMG_5515.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A33P3vz5w-w/UNaGoIOqKCI/AAAAAAAAB2o/3EQnsda1lXk/s400/IMG_5515.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />another season has crept up on us like never before.&nbsp; i swear i was just celebrating the 4th of july....trying to figure out how to cool off and NOW it is chilly out, the heater is now turned on, the tree is up and i am wishing i could magically snap my fingers and all my loved ones would be in the same location.<br /><br />this year we are staying put...as grandma would say, " just us'ns".&nbsp; no travel this season as we are all worn out and need some time to recoup some energy (i see many naps in my near future).&nbsp; <br /><br />i wanted to share a few shots of holiday at the city apt.&nbsp; the wreath from <a href="http://www.redticking.com/">red ticking </a>seattle..purchased this year, the paper mache pinecones also from <a href="http://www.redticking.com/">red ticking</a> (vintage 2008) and the iron dear from great, great grandparents.<br /><br />i wish for each of you that this season will be filled with hope and thankfulness.&nbsp; i know that is how i am feeling this year.<br /><br />peace to all of you.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/12/from-our-home-to-yours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-3367277563697399900Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:45:00 +00002012-11-15T20:51:30.707-08:00the ship came in<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xv6WjVB8QSM/UKXGN90tjMI/AAAAAAAAB2A/KlU9Tx6CdZg/s1600/IMG_4781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xv6WjVB8QSM/UKXGN90tjMI/AAAAAAAAB2A/KlU9Tx6CdZg/s400/IMG_4781.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />my favorite french antique importer in san francisco welcomed her largest container from france EVER.&nbsp; all i can say is i was overwhelmed when i walked into the warehouse.&nbsp; i have never seen so much STUFF..and most of it was still wrapped up in boxes.<br /><br />she actually lets me dig away..box by box.&nbsp; i found a box full of enamelware and my heart started jumping out of my chest.&nbsp; why you may ask, well...because she has the best prices ever and i can actually walk out with a box full of goodies for under 100.00.&nbsp; they are covered in dirt and grime and in need of a little bit of tlc, warm wather and soap and a splash of hope.<br /><br />here are a few goodies from my recent box of smalls.&nbsp; http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-ship-came-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-8917591912088550754Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:51:00 +00002012-11-14T07:51:57.820-08:00wintery weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XLxRp1RCH2g/UKO9uHo8fQI/AAAAAAAAB1c/_nPjyAB-Cu8/s1600/IMG_5037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XLxRp1RCH2g/UKO9uHo8fQI/AAAAAAAAB1c/_nPjyAB-Cu8/s400/IMG_5037.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CTF_DA6_oJA/UKO9w3ARd3I/AAAAAAAAB1k/dY6HE3-CgRk/s1600/IMG_5039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CTF_DA6_oJA/UKO9w3ARd3I/AAAAAAAAB1k/dY6HE3-CgRk/s400/IMG_5039.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br />we went to seattle last weekend and were embraced by blue skies in november, which go hand in hand with, some cold temperatures.&nbsp; i know...it is a sign of getting old...talking weather, but boy oh boy....it really was an awakening to how spoiled we are in northern california.<br /><br />even though my bones were on the verge of splintering with the cold weather, our host was able to share their warmth and cozy abode, which made the chill all the more enjoyable.&nbsp; and i have to say, they really know how to make the simple things elegant.&nbsp; <br /><br />there is nothing like a working fireplace in the pacific northwest.....brings back many memories of my 15 years living there.<br /><br />http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/11/wintery-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-8253644533481521394Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:46:00 +00002012-10-11T20:46:08.225-07:00deets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e8QzNmISd4Y/UHeSY1PFTtI/AAAAAAAAB1A/THSS_LHdc8k/s1600/IMG_2592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e8QzNmISd4Y/UHeSY1PFTtI/AAAAAAAAB1A/THSS_LHdc8k/s400/IMG_2592.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />who would of thunk i would have spent so many months searching for the perfect faucet....i did and not proud of it.&nbsp; it is much easier when shopping for others and finding that perfect fit, but for me there was not as much ease.<br /><br />and..i found it on line..so there was a bit of blind faith with this one and thank goodness it worked out.&nbsp; another one down.....http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/10/deets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-3433743055736607613Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:30:00 +00002012-10-10T07:30:40.772-07:00things are a cookin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PtfrfPTLrac/UHWGJ-gu11I/AAAAAAAAB0Y/B-mR9cVo-Aw/s1600/IMG_2877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PtfrfPTLrac/UHWGJ-gu11I/AAAAAAAAB0Y/B-mR9cVo-Aw/s400/IMG_2877.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y9Tt7QVe-eE/UHWGQqhNdII/AAAAAAAAB0g/qzm_Td8Jk7U/s1600/IMG_0244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y9Tt7QVe-eE/UHWGQqhNdII/AAAAAAAAB0g/qzm_Td8Jk7U/s400/IMG_0244.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qOmP0P-ks0A/UHWGVOJ0aCI/AAAAAAAAB0o/f17dht9ye1c/s1600/IMG_2618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qOmP0P-ks0A/UHWGVOJ0aCI/AAAAAAAAB0o/f17dht9ye1c/s400/IMG_2618.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />we never did end up cooking any meals in the original kitchen at hillside.&nbsp; as a mater of fact, ripping out this kitchen was one of the very first projects at hillside.&nbsp; it was super easy taking everything down and getting it recycled or to the dump and really opened up the space.&nbsp; long gone are the above the counter cabinets at hillside...never to return. <br /><br />now, putting it back together again did take a bit longer than we had hoped, but that is all par for the course.&nbsp; and honestly, our makeshift kitchen grew on me and its charming dysfunction had its way with me and i kinda miss it. &nbsp; <br /><br />BUT..after a few years of saving pennies for the kitchen fund...we got started and now we are so close to the finish line...at least for the one side of the kitchen.&nbsp; about one more day with our contractor/friend gus and the drawers will be installed and the baseboards assembled and BAM. so close....<br /><br />grateful.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/10/things-are-cookin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-4564252816277158670Mon, 08 Oct 2012 03:17:00 +00002012-10-07T20:23:02.578-07:00more before and after<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E_Uh_gwgTgM/UHJGx7RQyMI/AAAAAAAABzw/dtcNZA62mqk/s1600/IMG_4636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E_Uh_gwgTgM/UHJGx7RQyMI/AAAAAAAABzw/dtcNZA62mqk/s400/IMG_4636.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J5L-Wr0PcAI/UHJG1lvJUEI/AAAAAAAABz4/CsUzt5-0fcw/s1600/IMG_2603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J5L-Wr0PcAI/UHJG1lvJUEI/AAAAAAAABz4/CsUzt5-0fcw/s400/IMG_2603.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qsc5ZGv-XhM/UHJG4LiMghI/AAAAAAAAB0A/6AbQX6SmmPg/s1600/IMG_2190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qsc5ZGv-XhM/UHJG4LiMghI/AAAAAAAAB0A/6AbQX6SmmPg/s400/IMG_2190.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />so, here is another look at the side path next to the cabin.&nbsp; i wish i had before before shots, but could not find them...but, as you can see,&nbsp; it is coming together...slow and steady.<br /><br />the painting is very therapeutic for me (as it is for many of us)&nbsp; and i have been painting since i was a wee kid and find it to be one of the most rewarding tasks....as long as i am not on a schedule..then it becomes a bit tedious.&nbsp; i should be on a schedule as we have company from now until the first of the year...so, i am not sure how much more i am going to be able to get done before winter comes, but happy to have a bit more completed.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br />here are a few tidbits of truth:<br /><br />Saved $$ on stepping stones:&nbsp; had our guy make a basic form (with my specific measurements) and then create basic cement pavers/slabs vs. spending $$$$ on buying premade ones.<br /><br />Saved $$$ by painting the house myself vs. paying thousands to have someone else do it (i am almost halfway finished).&nbsp; paint color is BM Encino Willow for the walls and Mascarpone for the trim.&nbsp; i might change the trim to black..but will not sold quiet yet..an easy one to fix.<br /><br />Saved $ by using a medium gravel instead of the fine gravel i was dreaming of.&nbsp; we had some major sticker shock when we went to stone supply and found the gravel we loved was about 3 X's more than what we ended up with.&nbsp; lets just say we love it even more now.<br /><br />some kitchen shots are coming....http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/10/more-before-and-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-5981456550092513110Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:03:00 +00002012-10-05T07:03:22.025-07:00now i don't feel so old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5PYSMlGUOVA/UG7nUZe7RmI/AAAAAAAAByw/dFrh90lk6sA/s1600/IMG_3968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5PYSMlGUOVA/UG7nUZe7RmI/AAAAAAAAByw/dFrh90lk6sA/s400/IMG_3968.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TzrGUDcx9s4/UG7nYKfy_eI/AAAAAAAABy4/901mVpyaiEs/s1600/IMG_3921.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TzrGUDcx9s4/UG7nYKfy_eI/AAAAAAAABy4/901mVpyaiEs/s400/IMG_3921.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RQbiQyZ-lzs/UG7nb-nb_II/AAAAAAAABzA/oF-D9I5DknA/s1600/IMG_4134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RQbiQyZ-lzs/UG7nb-nb_II/AAAAAAAABzA/oF-D9I5DknA/s400/IMG_4134.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />ok, i know these images should give away the destination.&nbsp; all i have to say is i have never seen so much beautiful architecture and history.&nbsp; it was stimulatingly exhausting...did i already say that?&nbsp; these structures were OLD...like so old i don't think i am capable of wrapping my mind around it.<br /><br />i was inspired by the simple details...the same things that alway catch my breath.&nbsp; i know these images are not necessarily simple details, but the little villages we visited were packed with them...i left my heart there....well, a piece of it anyway.&nbsp; <br /><br />have a great weekend.&nbsp; heading out to hillside and i should have a few new updates to show you...fingers crossed.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/10/now-i-dont-feel-so-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-4621765862368587676Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:08:00 +00002012-10-03T19:08:24.919-07:00holiday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJzdYd2F4tc/UGzu4vMIdUI/AAAAAAAAByI/9VyoQdrGyW4/s1600/IMG_4562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJzdYd2F4tc/UGzu4vMIdUI/AAAAAAAAByI/9VyoQdrGyW4/s400/IMG_4562.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ay8gR5CUvrU/UGzu8OzakjI/AAAAAAAAByQ/tdigF1_xtkE/s1600/IMG_3699.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ay8gR5CUvrU/UGzu8OzakjI/AAAAAAAAByQ/tdigF1_xtkE/s400/IMG_3699.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gJy4TNrF8jM/UGzu_EMkYwI/AAAAAAAAByY/Iorz3d6Qhd4/s1600/IMG_3700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gJy4TNrF8jM/UGzu_EMkYwI/AAAAAAAAByY/Iorz3d6Qhd4/s400/IMG_3700.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />well, i was out of country for 2 weeks and this time it was a personal trip and not a work one...YAY.&nbsp;&nbsp; lets just say it was&nbsp; visual stimulus overload and i finally gave in and accepted that the best images and memories will always be captured in my heart and thoughts..... as a camera just cant seem to capture the essence and color that my mind holds closely to, or maybe i just need to take some photography classes.&nbsp; :)<br /><br />can you guess where i was from these images?&nbsp; one thing i can say is the doors, the doors, the doors reminded me of my friend donna at perfect gray.&nbsp; i was able to capture one image of a gray door that i can share now,&nbsp; but i have many more to share soon.<br /><br />images by me..instagram filters includedhttp://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/10/holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-3383934503219205759Fri, 14 Sep 2012 04:49:00 +00002012-09-13T21:49:01.976-07:00grams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DIJIMaLx77c/UFK3ALKXV7I/AAAAAAAABxk/Npcpf0Savvw/s1600/IMG_1493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DIJIMaLx77c/UFK3ALKXV7I/AAAAAAAABxk/Npcpf0Savvw/s320/IMG_1493.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nqWKDX_Mfts/UFK3EoxNmMI/AAAAAAAABxs/XbkbjFvnwr0/s1600/IMG_2614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nqWKDX_Mfts/UFK3EoxNmMI/AAAAAAAABxs/XbkbjFvnwr0/s320/IMG_2614.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VZmCnbYgj1M/UFK3HbOv4II/AAAAAAAABx0/VebMV1YZCUI/s1600/IMG_2484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VZmCnbYgj1M/UFK3HbOv4II/AAAAAAAABx0/VebMV1YZCUI/s320/IMG_2484.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />part of my absence from brock steet was because i was swept into the instagram vortex and couldnt get out...it was quite easy to share images and i quick fix.<br /><br />well, as everything seems to do in life, it ran it cycle, much like pinterest has and now i am back to brock.<br /><br />here are some of the images i shot this summer.&nbsp; those filters really make one feel a bit accomplished....LOL.<br /><br />i'm off on vacation for 2 weeks and hopefully will find some time in my remote location to post a few moments.<br /><br />until then...http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/09/grams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-5047837476264295715Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:24:00 +00002012-09-10T20:24:32.482-07:00more on my "slow and steady" campaign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyF1oEyx2f4/UE6usKgme7I/AAAAAAAABxA/GcEj32cz0mA/s1600/IMG_2701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyF1oEyx2f4/UE6usKgme7I/AAAAAAAABxA/GcEj32cz0mA/s400/IMG_2701.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OkbQbQhos94/UE6uvBLSGcI/AAAAAAAABxI/jW6_g6TCzT0/s1600/IMG_2710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OkbQbQhos94/UE6uvBLSGcI/AAAAAAAABxI/jW6_g6TCzT0/s400/IMG_2710.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />as some of you know, most of this cosmetic renovation is being done by b-mo (kidding...by us'ns).&nbsp; as many of you also know and feel,&nbsp; life tends to creep up on you and before you know it your projects are piling up and being trumped by unexpected "other projects" and for us, guests.&nbsp; i guess i need to throw in some travel and then it is 2013 already.<br /><br />no more excuses...the show must go on.&nbsp; so, right now i am tackling painting the exterior... one wall at a time.&nbsp; i started with the front of the house (which is small) and am slowly moving around.&nbsp; my second round was really the smallest wall on the house, but i needed a bit more prep and i was working alone (more excuses).&nbsp;<br /><br />here is my before (7 different colors on that patched up wall before i cleaned er up) and after.&nbsp; <br /><br />slow he goes....http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/09/more-on-my-slow-and-steady-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-8364608115074282705Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:34:00 +00002012-09-09T21:34:04.542-07:00Squeeze in one more walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u4h-BcGwLak/UE1tZE66x3I/AAAAAAAABws/hcBEOVpulq4/s1600/IMG_2715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u4h-BcGwLak/UE1tZE66x3I/AAAAAAAABws/hcBEOVpulq4/s400/IMG_2715.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Always hard to say goodbye to the dirt roads, rolling country hills and quiet walks after a great weekend at hillside.&nbsp; short and sweet.<br /><br />b-mo and i.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/09/squeeze-in-one-more-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-268987339230799120Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:53:00 +00002012-09-07T19:53:03.315-07:00getting close....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agNYAjmvC6Q/UEqy3nYD4FI/AAAAAAAABwY/4hRn8rVq6rk/s1600/66709638200757126_Hoq76Nzd_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agNYAjmvC6Q/UEqy3nYD4FI/AAAAAAAABwY/4hRn8rVq6rk/s400/66709638200757126_Hoq76Nzd_f.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />....to having one side of hillside kitchen complete.&nbsp; having problems downloading images of the progress, but for now i thought i would post an inspirational space.&nbsp; i love this kitchen...it looks old world, sturdy, practical, non-shiny and slick, and like a room that has had several great conversations and meals.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/09/getting-close.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-4559896906931190538Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:29:00 +00002012-09-02T14:29:26.267-07:00Morning Stretch<br />First weekend at Hillside in a while (3 weeks....seems like forever) and someone is taking in the morning sun and all the Sonoma mountain scents.<br /><br />Hope this finds u deep into a long weekend relaxation.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jc_S9ykiJrQ/UEPPqsnS7wI/AAAAAAAABwE/Qg7yNLZNOLw/s640/blogger-image-583548037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jc_S9ykiJrQ/UEPPqsnS7wI/AAAAAAAABwE/Qg7yNLZNOLw/s640/blogger-image-583548037.jpg" /></a></div>http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/09/morning-stretch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-6483673442567941181Wed, 29 Aug 2012 03:55:00 +00002012-08-28T20:55:35.537-07:00whirling...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CNFl4Y1lT20/UD2SepRpmOI/AAAAAAAABvo/wX9HTG0uzCM/s1600/IMG_2335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CNFl4Y1lT20/UD2SepRpmOI/AAAAAAAABvo/wX9HTG0uzCM/s400/IMG_2335.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_NK3CQnKDx8/UD2SiM7rI5I/AAAAAAAABvw/lQIW5ohZU7U/s1600/IMG_2334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_NK3CQnKDx8/UD2SiM7rI5I/AAAAAAAABvw/lQIW5ohZU7U/s400/IMG_2334.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />..or should i say spinning....or maybe whirlwind.&nbsp; i think you get it.&nbsp; this is how life is feeling for me and so many of us.&nbsp; what is it..why does it feel different...i think it is because i am getting old.&nbsp; that is it, i am old and tired and need naps..and god knows i don't get any of those.<br /><br />well, along with this moaning and groaning comes moments of clarity, joy and grace that attempt to center me.&nbsp; i just got back from hong kong and shanghai (work) and as usual, the personal time is limited, but i had one of those moments of peace..right in the middle of talking production, cost increases and the usual scary stuff you do not want to recall hearing.&nbsp;<br /><br />well, one of the general managers of one of our facilities walked us across the street from the production line to his private pottery studio.&nbsp; i was floored and speechless by the calm and still of his studio (right in the heart of a bussling suburb outside of shanghai.&nbsp; he told me he goes there when the chaos starts to kick in.&nbsp; he calls his art/creative buddies and they all get together and throw clay...the tension lifts and beauty blooms.&nbsp;&nbsp; can you believe this......???<br /><br />next city on my list to live in..shanghai.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/08/whirling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-8991886447693571235Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:22:00 +00002012-08-26T19:22:37.000-07:00home again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYnXMZVoF6s/UDrZi48FyYI/AAAAAAAABvU/810Zo6i4S34/s1600/IMG_2488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uYnXMZVoF6s/UDrZi48FyYI/AAAAAAAABvU/810Zo6i4S34/s400/IMG_2488.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />seems like i am never home anymore, either traveling, at the cabin on the weekends or working.&nbsp; after i walked in the door from one week trip to asia (work), i couldn't think of a place i would rather be than our sun filled living room in san francisco, california, usa.&nbsp;<br /><br />while in shanghai, i had a feeling, that turned into internal contemplation, that turned into realization.&nbsp; should i just throw in the towel and stop this brock street blogging or should i keep on keeping on...overwhelminingly i knew i needed to keep blogging.&nbsp; the cyber friends i have made....well, i like them (you) and i miss my creative connections with you.&nbsp;<br /><br />i hope you are still there and hope we can re-kindle our pittering.<br /><br />apt. living room.&nbsp; august 26th.&nbsp; 2012.&nbsp; usa.&nbsp; jet lagged.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/08/home-again.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-9164541268756409767Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:56:00 +00002012-06-25T20:56:11.563-07:00wide open space<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZpYTJUuoSA/T-kysWGJcnI/AAAAAAAABvE/TT1x83I9CVk/s1600/172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZpYTJUuoSA/T-kysWGJcnI/AAAAAAAABvE/TT1x83I9CVk/s400/172.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br />lets see, where do i start and where do i finish with what i think is great about this room:&nbsp; it has everything.&nbsp; i could take this space and it would be all i would need (with a small bath and kitchen).<br /><br /><a href="http://wabisabi-style.blogspot.com/">image</a>http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/06/wide-open-space.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-4325071065309651888Fri, 25 May 2012 03:13:00 +00002012-05-24T20:13:07.425-07:00summer stripes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I4ujY0BUZ4o/T774YuvgkeI/AAAAAAAABuw/RDwn3TKp074/s1600/tumblr_lw2qgpapa71r51pfyo1_400.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I4ujY0BUZ4o/T774YuvgkeI/AAAAAAAABuw/RDwn3TKp074/s400/tumblr_lw2qgpapa71r51pfyo1_400.png" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNHgXG-zQvI/T774cO0MxjI/AAAAAAAABu4/wCl9RArFm1g/s1600/261068109619486062_kEt7xp9a_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNHgXG-zQvI/T774cO0MxjI/AAAAAAAABu4/wCl9RArFm1g/s400/261068109619486062_kEt7xp9a_f.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />these images really evoke relaxation and encourage my eyelids to gently close (maybe i am just exhausted from the daily grind and spin cycle).&nbsp; i hope this finds you all well into your long weekend plans and some time to reflect and enjoy yourself.<br /><br />images found <a href="http://limilee.tumblr.com/page/24">here</a>http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-stripes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-7857390094037760101Wed, 23 May 2012 02:36:00 +00002012-05-22T19:36:29.449-07:00everyone has an opinion...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7BM_Y__ydZs/T7xLzHymcoI/AAAAAAAABuM/5QYyWeFeecA/s1600/IMG_2889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7BM_Y__ydZs/T7xLzHymcoI/AAAAAAAABuM/5QYyWeFeecA/s400/IMG_2889.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ75T2lOfSo/T7xL2qmGZtI/AAAAAAAABuU/gpLDuzS6xlY/s1600/IMG_5774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BZ75T2lOfSo/T7xL2qmGZtI/AAAAAAAABuU/gpLDuzS6xlY/s400/IMG_5774.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VsyTCG6MRkk/T7xL5f3lEvI/AAAAAAAABuc/EwoISx50bmM/s1600/IMG_1530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VsyTCG6MRkk/T7xL5f3lEvI/AAAAAAAABuc/EwoISx50bmM/s400/IMG_1530.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zMRxD7sY2XU/T7xL--KylWI/AAAAAAAABuk/uVJWBUFtjHY/s1600/IMG_1572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zMRxD7sY2XU/T7xL--KylWI/AAAAAAAABuk/uVJWBUFtjHY/s400/IMG_1572.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />....and everyone has shared theirs on this particular wall.&nbsp; i know someone very well that loved the old way (with the filled in window, not matching to original stain) and felt it added quite a charm, indeed it did, but i had other plans.&nbsp; lets just say it was probably a fair balance between who said to leave it and who said..stain it to match.&nbsp; i just had to make an executive decision :) and proceed with the staining.<br /><br />i included some photos for a historical reference.&nbsp; the condition of this wall when we moved in was a wallpapered (a textured grass wallpaper) sheet rock wall.&nbsp; well, one of the first things i did after we ripped out the dropped ceiling was see what was behind all of the sheet rock.&nbsp; well, we were thrilled when we found the original redwood plank wall that was from the late 1800's and the more we tore down the&nbsp; sheet rock the more we were mesmerized by this incredible wall... and then we found the hole in the wall that was originally a window.&nbsp;<br /><br />well, i finally got tired of the unfinished wall, as well as the ceiling (which we also loved so much..had a great rustic feel).&nbsp; the ceiling had equally beautiful aspects as the wall, but it has 3 different types of wood, with 3 different stains and three different widths.. and there just wasn't a workable way to address this without more demo and expense...plus i wanted to paint it as we desperately needed some light paint to reflect the natural light (gets dark in the winter).<br /><br />so here are the results, that only took 2 weekends to complete.&nbsp;&nbsp; its the little things that bring joy and this one small task feels like we made a huge impact on the project....that feeling will surely last a month, and then reality sets in.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/05/everyone-has-opinion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-8351179557706441894Mon, 21 May 2012 04:32:00 +00002012-05-20T21:33:31.524-07:00nothing new<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRN31cDO3U4/T7nFR2tDxRI/AAAAAAAABuA/whTu9loV3yQ/s1600/IMG_0914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRN31cDO3U4/T7nFR2tDxRI/AAAAAAAABuA/whTu9loV3yQ/s400/IMG_0914.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />the city dining room with a great instamatic filter.&nbsp; i tell ya, this instamatic feature has really tricked me into thinking i can take a decent photo.<br /><br />anywho, nothing in this photo was purchased new...every thing is old and been around the block a few times.<br /><br />hope this sunday evening finds you in a restful and peaceful moment.&nbsp; just got back from the very rustic cabin....windows open with the faint hum of the city background noise, feels like home.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/05/nothing-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3844892158987255912.post-3683297001419421856Wed, 02 May 2012 03:34:00 +00002012-05-01T20:34:01.698-07:00smalls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vuTR7GSRqLU/T6Cq5U1tZhI/AAAAAAAABts/-95HP3hsSeQ/s1600/IMG_1459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vuTR7GSRqLU/T6Cq5U1tZhI/AAAAAAAABts/-95HP3hsSeQ/s400/IMG_1459.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2fXhp-2R-NM/T6Cq7UrQZwI/AAAAAAAABt0/c-LqF0oHZWA/s1600/IMG_1460.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2fXhp-2R-NM/T6Cq7UrQZwI/AAAAAAAABt0/c-LqF0oHZWA/s400/IMG_1460.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1295784564"></span><span id="goog_1295784565"></span></div><br />i don't know about all of&nbsp; you, but i have a closet full of art that needs to be framed.&nbsp; we all know how much good framing cost, so i usually put everything away and forget about it...until i try to find something in that closet and everything comes flying out...and the rest of the story is probably pretty clear.<br /><br />well, i found this great little vintage frame for $4.00 at goodwill and i had this perfect little piece of art i bought at a craft show from justin kerr (the best value of any art i have purchased) and it fit perfectly in this frame.&nbsp; the bzzzz bug is beyond charming so, i did some operating and nipped and tucked and voila...magic.<br /><br />isn't that original photo priceless too...almost backed out and kept it as is.http://brockstreet.blogspot.com/2012/05/smalls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (brock street)5